Fuzhixing NDH05 Cell Phone Signal Booster User Manual

Fuzhixing NDH05 Cell Phone Signal Booster

Product Information

Specifications:

• Includes: Signal Booster, Outdoor Antenna, Power Adapter, User Manual, Indoor Antenna, 50 ft Outside Coaxial Cable, 16 ft Inside Coaxial Cable, Screws Accessories
• Commonly-used operator’s frequency bands : 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 17, 25
• Uplink frequencies : 1850 MHz, 1910 MHz, 1710 MHz, 824 MHz, 698 MHz, 1755 MHz, 849 MHz, 716 MHz, 776 MHz, 787 MHz, 704 MHz, 1850 MHz, 716 MHz, 1915 MHz
• Downlink frequencies : 1930 MHz, 1990 MHz, 2110 MHz, 869 MHz, 729 MHz, 2155 MHz, 894 MHz, 746 MHz, 746 MHz, 757 MHz, 734 MHz, 1930 MHz, 746 MHz, 1995 MHz

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Connect Inside Antenna to Booster
Option A: Mount the Indoor Ceiling Antenna

Installation Steps:

1. Drill a 20mm diameter hole in the ceiling with a maximum thickness of 30mm.
2. Unscrew fixing nut from the antenna and place the antenna cable through the hole.
3. Attach the connection from the indoor antenna to the connector labeled INDOOR on your booster.
4. Tighten fixing nut to secure antenna (do not over-tighten).

Option B: Mount the Indoor Panel Antenna

Installation Steps:

1. Mark the position for screw placement using the plate.
2. Screw mounting plate into place with the slide protruding upwards.
3. Hang the antenna securely onto the mounting plate.
4. Connect the antenna cable to the cable running to your booster.
5. Place the booster on a flat surface or mount it on a wall and connect the cable to the port marked INDOOR.

Step 2: Install the Outdoor Antenna
Option A: Mount the Directional Outdoor Panel Antenna

Installation Steps:

1. Attach the L-Bracket to the Outside Panel Antenna and use UBolts/Pole Bracket to attach it to a pole.
2. Point the peak of the panel antenna towards the cell tower at a high outdoor location.

Option B: Mount the Directional Outdoor LPDA Antenna
Installation Steps:

1. Drill a hole at the LPDA antenna bottom facing downwards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Q: What should I do if my booster is not amplifying any signal?
   A: Before installing, ensure that your purchased booster’s frequency corresponds with your cell phone frequency. If they do not match, the booster will not amplify any signal. Check and adjust accordingly.

Introduction

• The booster is designed to realize the wireless forwarding and bidirectional amplifying of the base station’s signal, expand the coverage of communication signal and cover its blind zone. When booster is working, the outside antenna (connecting to the OUTDOOR or BTS Port of booster) will receive the cell signal from signal tower and send the signal to the booster through coaxial cable; then the booster amplifies the signal and send the boosted signal to the inside antenna (connecting to the INDOOR or MS Port of booster); finally, the inside antenna could transmit the signal into your house.
• The cell phone signal booster will only make a weak signal stronger, it can’t create a signal. It won’t work if the outdoor antenna can’t receive any signal.
• The outdoor antenna should receive 2-3 bars of stable signal in the location where the outdoor antenna is fixed; otherwise, the booster won’t work very well.
  1. Signal Booster
  2. Indoor Antenna
  3. 3.OutdoorAntenna
  4. 50 ft Outside Coaxial Cable
  5. Power Adapter
  6. 16 ft Inside Coaxial Cable
  7. User Manual
  8. Screws Accessories

You should receive the Mobile Booster kit which includes the similar above mentioned fittings. Before installing, please confirm your purchased booster’s frequency is corresponding with your cell phone frequency; if not corresponding, the booster would not amplify any signal.

Commonly-used operator’s frequency is as follows:

Band

| Uplink (UL)| Downlink (DL)
---|---|---
UL_low – UL_high| DL_low – DL_high
2| 1850 MHz| 1910 MHz| 1930 MHz| 1990 MHz
4| 1710MHz| 1755 MHz| 2110MHz| 2155 MHz
5| 824MHz| 849 MHz| 869 MHz| 894MHz
12| 698 MHz| 716 MHz| 729 MHz| 746 MHz
13| 776MHz| 787MHz| 746MHz| 757MHz
17| 704MHz| 716MHz| 734MHz| 746 MHz
25| 1850 MHz| 1915 MHz| 1930 MHz| 1995 MHz

Step 1: Connect Inside Antenna To Booster

Option A : Mount the Indoor Ceiling Antenna
Installation Steps:

1. Drill a 20mm diameter hole in the ceiling. The ceiling thickness should be 30mm maximum.
2. Unscrew fixing nut from the antenna. Place antenna cable through the hole. Screw the fixing nut back onto the antenna, and go through the cable from the crawl space side of the ceiling and fasten.
3. Attach the connection from the indoor antenna to the connector labeled INDOOR on your booster.
4. Tighten fixing nut to secure antenna (do not over-tighten).
   Note: The Ceiling Antenna is suitable for central locations with 360-degree coverage, please mount it on the ceiling in a central location .

Option B : Mount the Indoor Panel Antenna

Installation Steps:

1. Using the plate mark the position of desired screw placement.
2. Screw mounting plate into place with the slide protruding towards up.
3. Hang the antenna securely onto the mounting plate.
4. Connect the antenna short cable to the 15ft cable and run to the planned location of your booster.
5. Place the booster on a flat surface or mounted to a wall and connect the remaining end of the cable to booster port marked INDOOR.

Note:

1. The Inside Panel Antenna should be facing the area signal is needed and away from the outdoor antenna (See “Aiming Panel Antenna” below).
2. The installation location is the approximate height of normal cell phone use.
3. The Inside Panel Antenna is directional with a 180-degree reach, it should be mounted on a vertical surface or wall where there are no materials that could obstruct signals.
4. It is better to use a directional panel antenna when the shape of coverage is longand narrow (corridors, long row of houses in tow sides, tunnels, elevators or rural open space).
5. Do not connect booster to power until the system is fully installed.

Step 2 : Install the Outdoor Antenna

The directional Yagi, Panel, LPDA or Omni Antenna should be mounted at the highest possible location above the roof line ‒ at least 25 feet above the indoor antenna ‒ aimed in the direction of your nearest carrier’s cell tower. To find the location of your closest carrier’s cell tower, go to www.antennasearch.com.
Ensure that the mounting area has at least a 12 inches radius clear of obstructions, other radiating elements and metal objects such as pipes or metal siding. Once you have identified your install location, assemble the u-bolt, bracket, nuts and washers onto a pole (available separately) as shown in the illustration. Keep the connections loose enough to allow the antenna to rotate until the optimum direction is found. Run the cable along route to planned location of your booster.

Option A: Mount the Directional Outdoor Panel Antenna
Find a best signal place at a high location outdoor.
Installation Steps:

1. Attach the L-Bracket to the Outside Panel Antenna and use the U-Bolts/Pole Bracket to attach the L-Bracket to a pole.
   Let the peak of Panel antenna pointed to the cell tower.

Option B: Mount the Directional Outdoor LPDA Antenna
Installation steps:

1. A drill hole at the LPDA antenna bottom , and the drill hole should be face the bottom side.
2. Fix the LPDA antenna on a long pole/mast/tube with U-bolt and Brackets, tighten the the L-bracket with each washers nuts .
3. Fix the LPDA antenna at the L-bracket with screws
4. Let the peak of LPDA antenna pointed to the cell tower .

Option C: Mount the Directional Outdoor Yagi Antenna

Installation Steps:

1. Fix the Yagi antenna on a long pole/mast/tube with 2 U-bolt s, tighten them with each washers nuts .
2. Let the peak of Yagi antenna pointed to the cell tower .

Option D:Mount the Omni-directional Antenna
Installation Steps:

1. Assemble the u-bolt, bracket, nuts and washers onto a mast (not provided) as shown in the illustration.
2. Connect one end of the provided coax cable to the antenna and tighten the connection.

Note:

1. The Omni Antenna receives and sends signals in a 360-degree radius. Mount the antenna at the highest possible elevation and in an upright position.
2. Ensure that the entire outside antenna is above the roof line of the building and is at least 12 inches away from any metal obstructions and other radiating elements.
3. The minimum distance between outdoor antenna and indoor antenna shall be more than 39ft; and the direction of outdoor and indoor antennas shall be opposite.

Step 3: Route & Connect Cable To System
Connect the white 50ft Coaxial Cable to the Outdoor Antenna and route cable into the home. All connections should be hand tightened only

Note : The connector need to add waterproof tape
Step 4: Power Up The Booster & Optimize The System

• Plug the Power Supply into wall outlet then connect to Booster. The minimum distance between outdoor antenna and indoor antenna shall be more than 39ft, again.
• There pesters should be used to cover the indoor area. Humidity and temperature of working environment can affect there liability of repeater. so, temperature, humidity, dust, interference, power,spacerequirementsandotherfactorsshouldbeconsideredduringinstallationof repeater.

 Installation Location Requirement

1. It is important that the repeater is installed in a place where is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture and with proper ventilation.  Do not place the repeater in an air-tighten closure.

2. Installation height should be easy for RF cable wiring, heat dissipation, security and maintenance.

3. There should be an independent and stable power supply.

4. Lightning protection is recommended for all in-building installations. Take extreme care to ensure neither you nor the antenna come in contact with any electrical power lines. stability.

Installation of Outdoor antenna

• The repeater’s main function is improve weak RF signals of an area. A simple formula: Input power+ Gain=output power. The signal strength from the outdoor antenna directly affects the efficiency of the indoor coverage. it is very important to choose the outdoor antenna location in order to get the best signals.
• Testing the signal strength received from outdoor antenna by mobile phone:
• Select an outside antenna location on the roof of the building to install the outdoor antenna, using a cell phone to find the strongest signal from the celltower.
• The phone calls or data transmission shall be smooth and stable by 3 times testing in location
• Fix the outdoor antenna after selecting the best position, and adjust height or angles slightly in order to get the best signal with suitable input power level and calling quality.
  • Test the call quality of Outdoor antenna (for professional installation team only）
• Selecting the installation direction of outdoor antenna.
• The outdoor antenna should point in the direction of the tower, and it is much better to keep line of sight.
• Select opposite directions for outdoor antenna and indoor antennas. Please test the signal quality and make sure to avoid self-oscillation first, if have to install Outdoor and Indoor antennas in the same direction. If the directional antenna is selected, the main directional angle should point to the tower antenna.
• If the performance is poor due to weak signals or poor phone call quality, please adjust the direction of outdoor antenna or change its position in order to obtain the best calling effect. The wide band repeater supports all mobile operators or different mobile systems, so please adjust the outdoor antenna direction to have a balance between signals of different mobile operators or various mobile systems.
• Outdoor antenna installation—Notes:
• Do not install the outdoor antenna during the rainy day with lightning. Please follow the instructions to install the outdoor antenna.
• It is very important to waterproof the connectors of outdoor antenna and feeder lines.
• In order to avoid interference, please note that the outdoor antenna should be far away from objects of metal, high voltage line, RF antennas and high voltagetransformer. Repeater is a tow-way signal amplifier. So proper isolation between outdoor antenna and indoor antenna is necessary to avoid self oscillation. (About the definition for self oscillation, take the MIC and loudspeaker for example, if it is too close for each other, it could make loud noise.)
• As shown in the below illustration, the booster amplifies the downlink signal from the tower and send to the indoor antenna hereafter. If the distance between outdoor antenna and indoor antenna is less than the required distance, the amplified signal R will go back from indoor antenna to outdoor antenna. So it will lead to self oscillation and reduce the coverage area, also the bad calling quality could happen at the same time, and the worse is that mobile network could be influenced badly and the operators will finally come to shut off the repeater system.
• The minimum distance between outdoor antenna and indoor antenna shall be more than 39ft; again, the direction of outdoor and indoor antennas shall be opposite. For example,

Cable layout and connector assembly

Connect cables to the booster’s ports after installing and fixing outside and inside antennas.
Steps as below:

1. Open the cable package and make it bend naturally and smoothly.
2. Keep horizontal cables straight and fasten them with a fixing clip every 1 to 1.5  meters.
3. The cable should be bent naturally and smoothly to avoid cable damage caused by strong pulling.
4. RF cables should be separated from power cables; If the site condition are limited, **** installing RF cables and power cables together may affect product performance.
5.  Tighten all cable connections to ensure a good contact.
6. Offer waterproof treatment to the exposed cable ends to avoid oxidation.
7. Finish the cable layout

At last, plug the Power Supply into wall outlet and enjoy your boosted cell signal!
The Specification of Boosters’ Ports:

transmission
INDOOR| Base station downlink signal transmission, mobile phone uplink signal reception

1. DC12V port : the port for connecting the power adapter to the host.
2. OUTDOOR port : the connection port between the outdoor antenna’s Coaxial cable and host
3. INDOOR port : the connection port between the indoor antenna’s Coaxial cable and the host.

Switch on the power
Plug in the power adapter, the LED display light up

LCD screen function
After the Amplifier system is installed, the power adapter powers on the host, and the LCD screen displays the amplifier information, working frequency band, power, and the working status of the host. The Amplifier host has the following working modes:
A: The host works normally:
Note: When the host is working normally, the LCD screen displays the content, and the signal grid displays the signal strength in real time:
B: The Host sleep:
Note: When the host detects that there is no mobile phone using, the amplifier system to communicate, the host will enter the sleep mode, which saves energy and protects the environment.
C : Host receiving signal is too strong
Note: The outdoor signal is too strong, and the host receives too many signals. When the host is in this mode, if the signal can meet the requirements, no adjustment is needed.
D : Host self-oscillation
Note: The indoor and outdoor antennas are too close, causing the Signal Amplifier to self-oscillation. You need to power off the host, and then adjust the outdoor antenna to try to keep the outdoor antenna at the maximum distance from the indoor antenna.

Check Coverage

1. Perform at est with a mobile phone or data card Check below:
   •  A weak input signal leads to the low output power. Need to change the direction of outdoor antenna or its installation position or replace outdoor antenna with higher gain antenna to increase input signal power level.
   • Check whether it is necessary to add more Indoor antennas’ sine barriers to
   • block the signal penetration, and check whether the repeater’s power is enough.
   • Install more Indoor antenna sore place with are pleater of higher power level.
2.  If the signals in small part of the areas have not been improved ,please check below:
   • Check whether the service antenna is installed correctly or not, you may need to move the antenna location to improve coverage.
   • Check if it is necessary to adjust the direction of these vice antenna.
   •  Check whether it is necessary to add one or more antennas to enhance the coverage of special areas.

1. The signal booster will only work with the correct frequency, so please make sure your phone sign alis with the same frequency as the signal booster.
2. This cell phone signal booster will only make a weak signal stronger, it can’t create a signal. That means it  won’t work if the outdoor antenna can’t receive any signal.
3. The outdoor antenna should receive 2-3 bars of stable signal in the location where the outdoor antenna is fixed; otherwise, the booster won’t work very well.
4. Must connect the antennas first, and then switch on the power; otherwise, may damage there peater.
5. Determine the best location where the highest signal strength is received on your phone (most amount of bars). Once you ascertain the best location, then permanently mount the outdoor antenna. Keep the distance between the outdoor antenna and indoor antenna more than39ftand make sure that there is a proper physical separation between the outdoor antenna and indoor antenna. The above things are of critical importance to the boosters’ normal working.
   • Reason 1 : There are loose or wrong connections in the repeater system. Solution: Check that the connections between the different parts of the system are hooked up correctly and tightly.
   • Reason 2 : The signals of other operators nearby received by outdoor antenna are too strong.(Forexample,theotheroperator’ssignalsare10dbstronger than the needed signals).
   • Solution 1: Change the direction of outdoor antenna or its installation position, so that the gap of signal strength is reduced between operators.
   • Solution 2 : Use barriers ( like buildings ) to block signals of other operators

Remark:
Increase the output power*—Recommended ways: adjust the outdoor antenna direction/location, or replace with a higher gain antenna to increase input signal strength.

You should receive the Mobile Booster kit which includes the similar above mentioned fittings. Before using it, please confirm that your Booster’s frequency range is the same as your service provider’s network, otherwise, the amplifier will not work properly.

1. Q1: The Signal Amplifier displays a Self-oscillating Alarm.

   • A. Increase the distance (horizontally or vertically) between the Outside and Inside antenna; Verify there is wall isolation between them. Unplug and re-plug in power supply.
   • B. Tighten all cable connections (be sure to hand-tighten only, do NOT use tools).Unplug and re-plug in power supply.
   • C. Verify the receiving antenna if be damaged.
   •  D. Adjust the location of outside antenna. Unplug and re-plug in power supply.

2. Q2：Plug in the power adapter, the LED display is not light up

   • A. Unplug and re-plug in power supply.
   •  B. Re-connect the DC12V port on booster

3. Q3: The LED display is normal, but there is not any change with signal strength.

   • A. Verify the receiving antenna if be damaged.
   • B. Tighten all cable connections (be sure to hand-tighten only, do NOT use tools).
   • C. Verify whether the outside and inside antennas connects to correct booster’s port.
   • D. Verify whether the booster’s frequency is corresponding with cell phone  frequency.

4. Q4: After finishing the installation, cell phone signal is improved but can’t make a call.

   • A. Verify outside antenna is mounted correctly.
   • B. Verify the location mounting outside antenna has stable signal, and confirm the direction of outside antenna is pointed towards to the cell tower.
   • C. Verify whether the local operator’s communication frequency is consistent with booster’s frequency.

5. Q5: Phone calls and Internet access are in poor quality.

   • A. Adjust the direction of outside antenna and keep it point towards the nearest cell tower.
   • B. Re-route the cable from outside antenna to booster (Don’t bend the cable too much, trying to choose straight line).
   • C. Verify the distance between outside and inside antennas is over 40 feet ( Too close distance may result in self-oscillating),and there should have wall isolation between them.It is recommended that inside and outside antennas don’t be mounted on the same horizontal level.

6. Q6. Cell phone signal is improved but the coverage is unsatisfied.

   • A. Adjust the angle of inside antenna.
   • B. Verify the place mounting outside antenna receives a strong enough signal.
   • C. Tighten all cable connections.

7. Q7. How to register the booster with Serial Number ?
   Not all of consumers require to register the booster . It depends on your area location requirement. with registration steps for your reference

   • Step 1: Open the following registration Link given
     www.waveform.com/pages/guide-to-signal-booster- registration

   • Step 2: Find out mobile phone service provider that compatible with your booster.
     Click and Enter

   • Step 3: Fill in your Location information and  Booster’s Serial Number,
     The Serial Number is the FCCID,(on the label on the back of Booster unit )

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has tested this product and found it to comply with their RF Exposure Requirements, pursuant to FCC Part 22 an d24.

• Don’t expose this product to extreme low or high temperature ( -20℃ and 55℃ ).

• There are on consumer service able or modifiable parts inside this booster pro duct. Alteration or abuse of the booster or other components will void this product’s warranty, and could be dangerous to the user.

•  Repeater should follow system requirement of communication equipment, assure good grounding and lightning protection.

• The power supply voltage of repeater should meet the standards
  of security requirement; any operation shall be carried out only after cutting off only the professional is authorized for the operation.

• Do not dismantle machine, maintain or displace accessories by yourself, because in this away, the repeater, touch the module of repeater, or module to touch the electronic component. The components will be damaged due to electrostatic.

• Do not open the repeater, touch the module of repeater, or module to the electronic component. The components will be damaged due to electrostatic.

30-day money-back guarantee, 3-month free replacement, 2-year

manufacturer warranty

Our Signal Boosters are warranted for 2 years against defects in workmanship or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and an Order Number supplied. We shall either repair or replace the product at its option. This warranty does not apply to any Signal Boosters determined by us to have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties. Replacement products may include refurbished products that have been re-certified to conform with product specifications.

Warning label requirements

Complete list of authorized antennas, cables, and cable loss:

1. Warning: The Inside Antennas for fixed installations must have 6 feet of separation distance from all active users.
2. Warning: The Outdoor Antennas/Indoor Antennas for fixed installations must be installed no higher than 10 meters above ground
3. Warning: Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by FCC rules. Please contact FCC for Details:1-888-CALL-FF.
4. Warning: The antenna, cable, and other accessories of the booster kits shall not be modified without the approval of the party responsible, others it shall be deemed invalid.

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

References

• AntennaSearch - Search for Cell Towers & Antennas
• Guide to Signal Booster Registration - Waveform

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